Manager City Infrastructure Operations

Georges River Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 169,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Long service leave

Generous leave entitlements

Manager's leave

Fitness passport

Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a senior leader to manage City Infrastructure Operations, overseeing civil infrastructure, stormwater, buildings and facilities, fleet and depot operations to ensure safe, reliable assets for the community.

Lead development of operational strategies, service plans and business improvements while managing budgets, procurement, contractor performance and compliance, to optimise service delivery and financial sustainability across a broad portfolio.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Asset Management, Infrastructure Management or related degree.
• Extensive senior leadership in multidisciplinary operational/infrastructure or technical services.
• Experience leading senior managers and large operational workforces.
• Strong knowledge of local government infrastructure operations and service delivery.
• Financial management, budgeting and business planning skills.
• Procurement, contract management and commercial management experience.
• Strategic planning and change management capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Valid Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance and operational oversight across civil infrastructure, stormwater, buildings, fleet and depots.
• Lead development and implementation of operational strategies, service plans and business improvements.
• Oversee budget management, contractor performance, procurement activities and compliance.
• Advise on infrastructure operations, asset performance and service delivery.
• Drive performance, risk management and financial sustainability across the portfolio.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement & contracts

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Asset Management

Infrastructure Management

Business degree

Project Management

Tools

Driver Licence

White Card

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Remuneration | Carlton

Make a meaningful impact on the infrastructure and services that support the Georges River community every day. This is an opportunity to lead a broad operational portfolio, drive service excellence across critical infrastructure functions, and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable community assets.

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Presentation and Operations, the Manager City Infrastructure Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight across Council's civil infrastructure, stormwater, buildings and facilities, fleet, depot operations and operational procurement functions. The role is accountable for ensuring the efficient delivery of maintenance, renewal, compliance and operational support services across Council's infrastructure assets.

The position plays a key role in driving organisational performance, operational integration, risk management, continuous improvement and financial sustainability across a diverse portfolio of service areas. You will lead the development and implementation of operational strategies, service plans and business improvement initiatives, while overseeing budget management, contractor and supplier performance, procurement activities and compliance obligations.

Working closely with the Executive Manager City Presentation and Operations and other stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice on infrastructure operations, asset performance and service delivery, while leading initiatives that support Council's long-term priorities and ensure infrastructure assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose. This role offers the opportunity to lead a broad and complex operational portfolio that supports the delivery of essential services and infrastructure outcomes for the Georges River community.

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time Role
• Salary from $168,584.48 - $195,139.92 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Leaseback Vehicle OR Vehicle Allowance
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Additional 5 days manager's leave credited on your anniversary date
• Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities

What We Are Looking For

• Degree qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Business, Project Management or a related discipline
• Extensive senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operational, infrastructure or technical services functions
• Demonstrated experience leading senior managers and large operational workforces
• Strong knowledge of local government infrastructure operations, maintenance and service delivery
• Highly developed financial management, business planning and budget management skills
• Demonstrated procurement, contract management and commercial management experience
• Strong strategic planning, organisational development and change management capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Bryce Spelta, Director Assets & Infrastructureon 02 9330 6***.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.